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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 20245 min read
Breastfeeding Isn't Free: Here's Why
Updated 8/2023 “Breastfeed your baby, it’s free!” All mothers have heard this and some even subscribe to the patriarchal narrative. But,...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 202412 min read
March 27, 2023: The Motherhood Tax and The Perpetual Loop of the Patriarchy
There are two distinct points in a woman’s career that affect the trajectory of her entire life. The first is upon entry into the...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 20245 min read
2022: If Women Charged for Breastfeeding, How Much Would They Make?
The recent formula shortage has created yet another obstacle for parents, but the stakes are a bit different. This shortage affects U.S....
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 20242 min read
August 29, 2020: The One and Only Secret to Self Care Success
When we’re under stress, our ability to recover is like recharging a battery: We plug it in and impatiently watch and wait as it...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jan 23, 20247 min read
August 15, 2020: The Real Story Behind the Mask Controversy in the United States
Duke University released a study on face masks 8 days ago, but this information has been available to the public for months. I need to...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20211 min read
Welcome
Welcome to Working Mom Notes Blog! Here you will find research-driven think pieces advocacy for working women involving barricades,...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20213 min read
Girls Can't Do Anything
Growing up, I thought I could be anything, do anything, and nothing could stop me. I wasn’t told that “girls can do anything” but I...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20212 min read
Where Did I Go Wrong?
As I work through my mental exhaustion, the question that repeats continually in my head is “Where did I go wrong?” I have always been...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20214 min read
A Glimpse of Good
I am feeling a wave of optimism, so I’m here to share that energy. I think we’ve all been on quite the rollercoaster ride these past few...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20214 min read
Stop Giving Working Moms Advice. What about Working Dads?
A quick Google search in the news section reveals over ten articles just this week on working from home as a Working Mom. It outlines how...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20217 min read
How to Cope with COVID+ Loved Ones in Isolation
We have our family members alone in hospital beds. Many of them are sedated and intubated to protect their airways. We have no choice but...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20213 min read
Black Lives Matter: What Do We Do Next?
Create a blog post subtitle that summarizes your post in a few short, punchy sentences and entices your audience to continue reading. I...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 202112 min read
The Vision for Working Moms in a Post-COVID World
I have always worked full-time and that didn’t change with the birth of my children. Certain events throughout the course of my...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20214 min read
Perspective
Drawing by Ashley Reckdenwald, Circa 2002 My mom recently moved and I went to visit her new home last weekend. Next to the door she had...
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Ashley Reckdenwald
Jul 16, 20212 min read
Stop Trying to Fill Your Cup
Enough with people telling us to fill our cups. It makes no sense and it’s an analogy that leaves an uncertain understanding of how to...
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